Federal law enforcement officers will patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., for the next seven days, the White House announced on Thursday. The enhanced federal presence will begin at midnight. It will be led by the U.S. Park Police and will include officers and agents from the FBI, … Trump orders federal law enforcement to patrol DCRead more
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Trump slams WSJ amid Epstein lawsuit, claiming it’s ‘China centric’
President Trump on Thursday slammed The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board for routinely criticizing his trade policy with “China-centric” rhetoric. “The reason that The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is always negative on ‘TRUMP,’ and the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars we’re bringing into our Country through Tariffs, … Trump slams WSJ amid Epstein lawsuit, claiming it’s ‘China centric’Read more
Secret Service request to raise river level made ‘without knowledge’ of JD Vance, his office says
Decision to alter Ohio river flow ‘made solely by agents’, the security agency said in a statement A spokesperson for JD Vance said he and his staff were unaware that the Secret Service decided earlier this month to ask military engineers to raise the water level of the … Secret Service request to raise river level made ‘without knowledge’ of JD Vance, his office saysRead more
Nancy Pelosi says sex changes for trans kids is something she’s working for ‘at the national level’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that sex changes for transgender children is something she’s working for “at the national level.” Earlier in the day, Pelosi toured the San Francisco VA Medical Center to review health-system upgrades, research initiatives and—according to a press release from her staff—the … Nancy Pelosi says sex changes for trans kids is something she’s working for ‘at the national level’Read more
Trump to host leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia for peace ceremony
President Trump is set to host the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia at the White House on Friday to sign a peace deal that would potentially end decades of conflict between the two nations. Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will meet with Trump … Trump to host leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia for peace ceremonyRead more
Paxton asks Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against state House Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is asking an Illinois court to enforce arrest warrants against Democrats who fled to the Prairie State over GOP efforts to redraw Texas’s congressional maps. On Monday, the Texas House approved arrest warrants for Democratic state lawmakers who state troopers can locate. However, those warrants … Paxton asks Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against state House DemocratsRead more
Questions loom over potential Trump-Putin summit
96 <!– Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security <!– The Big Story Questions loom over potential Trump-Putin summit President Trump is eyeing a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pushes for an end to the war in … Questions loom over potential Trump-Putin summitRead more
Trump news at a glance: US tariffs now at highest level in almost 100 years; Trump says he will meet Putin
Brazil calls duties ‘unacceptable blackmail’ as other seek talks with US; Trump contradicts reports Putin meeting Zelenskyy was precondition of US-Russia summit. Key US politics stories from Thursday 7 August 2025 Leaders all over the world were attempting to put contingencies in place after Trump’s tariff threats turned … Trump news at a glance: US tariffs now at highest level in almost 100 years; Trump says he will meet PutinRead more
Trump administration doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s president to $50m
Nicolás Maduro was indicted in 2020 on federal charges of narcoterrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine The Trump administration is doubling to $50m a reward for the arrest of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world’s largest narcotraffickers and working with cartels to … Trump administration doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s president to $50mRead more
Pentagon announces massive migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas with 5,000 beds
The Department of Defense plans to build the largest federal migrant detention facility in the U.S. to date, at Fort Bliss in Texas, which is expected to have up to 5,000 beds for illegal aliens. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson announced the project during a press briefing Thursday, … Pentagon announces massive migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas with 5,000 bedsRead more
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Carville: Democrats have to add states, expand Supreme Court to ‘save democracy’
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Thursday suggested Democrats should add two states to the country and expand the Supreme Court in order to “save democracy.” “They are just going to have to unilaterally add Puerto Rico and District of Columbia as states, … They’re just going to … Carville: Democrats have to add states, expand Supreme Court to ‘save democracy’Read more
2 more cases challenging Medicare negotiation rejected in federal courts
Federal judges in Texas and Connecticut on Thursday ruled against arguments challenging the constitutionality of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, delivering two more blows to the pharmaceutical industry this week after an appeals court upheld the dismissal of a similar case. In Connecticut, the U.S. 2nd Circuit … 2 more cases challenging Medicare negotiation rejected in federal courtsRead more
Florida House Speaker forms redistricting committee
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez (R) said on Thursday he will form a redistricting committee as Republican-led states across the country move to redraw their congressional lines ahead of next year’s midterm elections. “Exploring these questions now, at the middecade point, would potentially allow us to seek legal … Florida House Speaker forms redistricting committeeRead more
Dem challenger calls GOP congresswoman ‘ESL puppet’ in heated immigration post: ‘Vile extremist’
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., responded to comments from a Democratic challenger referring to her as an “ESL puppet” in a post criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration policies. “My story is not unique. It’s the story of so many Korean Americans and immigrants across the country who are … Dem challenger calls GOP congresswoman ‘ESL puppet’ in heated immigration post: ‘Vile extremist’Read more
Biden camp skipped Super Bowl interview amid Robert Hur report concerns: source
Former President Joe Biden’s campaign team allegedly opted against a Super Bowl interview last year because of special counsel Robert Hur’s report, Fox News Digital has learned. A source familiar with Anita Dunn’s interview with the House Oversight Committee told Fox News Digital the report, in which Hur … Biden camp skipped Super Bowl interview amid Robert Hur report concerns: sourceRead more
AG Bondi offers $50M for arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The United States has accused Maduro of aiding drug cartels and of corruption. This story is breaking. Please check back for updates.
Defense Secretary Hegseth considers reversing Army ban on aggressive ‘shark attack’ training
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the “shark attack,” the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The practice was usually employed at the beginning of training by having several drill sergeants swarming trainees and yelling … Defense Secretary Hegseth considers reversing Army ban on aggressive ‘shark attack’ trainingRead more
Russ Vought Is Talking A Big Game—But Even This Supreme Court Might Not Back It Up
A hallmark of the second Trump presidency is the White House’s insatiable, gradually progressing power grab. It has steadily crafted, through legal and illegal means, a once-unimaginably muscular presidency. In recent months, the administration has started to itch for more, jealously eyeing Congress’ greatest power and responsibility and … Russ Vought Is Talking A Big Game—But Even This Supreme Court Might Not Back It UpRead more
The Trump Administration is Promoting Its Anti-Trans Agenda Globally at the United Nations
This story first appeared at ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. It was meant to be a routine discussion on pollution. One by one, delegates at the United Nations expressed support for … The Trump Administration is Promoting Its Anti-Trans Agenda Globally at the United NationsRead more
The Long, Hot Summer of Trump II Depredations
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. A Snapshot of America in the Summer of 2025 I returned last night from a weeklong trip paddling down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. No phone … The Long, Hot Summer of Trump II DepredationsRead more
Scenes From Post-Law DC: Cory Mills Sex Tape Threats Edition
We’ve got more from Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), the avatar of post-law Washington DC, where they let you do it if you’re a Republican. Remember all the way back in February DC police were called to Mills’ apartment over an alleged assault of a woman who was not … Scenes From Post-Law DC: Cory Mills Sex Tape Threats EditionRead more
Trump’s Attack on Data Has ‘Dangerous Trickle-Down Effect’ for America’s Most Vulnerable
President Donald Trump is going after the census again. In a Thursday post on his social media platform Truth Social, the president announced that he’d “instructed” the Commerce Department to redo the census based on the 2024 election results to ensure that “people who are in our country … Trump’s Attack on Data Has ‘Dangerous Trickle-Down Effect’ for America’s Most VulnerableRead more
How the Federal Union Could Break Apart
The term “constitutional crisis” gets used a lot these days. By a very fair definition we’ve been in one since January. A more apt and consequential meaning, however, is a crisis in which the legitimacy and continuation of the state rests in the balance or whether it fragments … How the Federal Union Could Break ApartRead more
HHS Has Revived a Failed Program to Scrape Americans’ Data and Track Autism, Senate Suggests
Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee released a report on the country’s federal labor, health, human services, and education agencies in which staffers buried a small note of concern. It has to do with a case of duplication.
Vance Brings White House Backup to Indiana
Vice President JD Vance brought an entourage of White House officials with him to Indiana today for his meeting with Republican state officials there, whom he attempted to pressure to follow Texas’ lead and do the Trump administration’s bidding when it comes to the state’s congressional maps.
Trump Just Did What Not Even Nixon Dared
“Is it Goldstein again?” Richard Nixon demanded. In July of 1971, the president was infuriated that an unnamed official at the Bureau of Labor Statistics had seemed to downplay the administration’s progress on reducing unemployment while briefing reporters. His suspicions fell on Harold Goldstein, the longtime civil servant … Trump Just Did What Not Even Nixon DaredRead more
Things Aren’t Going Donald Trump’s Way
Donald Trump has almost certainly complained more about journalists than any of his predecessors have, maybe more than all of them combined. So when Trump deemed a query “the nastiest question” he’s ever gotten from a member of the press, it was notable. The moment came in May, … Things Aren’t Going Donald Trump’s WayRead more
ICE opening detention tent facility at Texas military base
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expected to begin using a Texas military base to detain individuals who immigrated to the U.S. illegally on Aug. 17. The El Paso area site, Fort Bliss, is still being developed and will initially receive 1,000 detainees, according to the Department of … ICE opening detention tent facility at Texas military baseRead more
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift limits on ‘roving’ LA-area immigration raids
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to lift a judge’s limits on “roving” immigration raids in the Los Angeles area. A federal judge last month ruled Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were conducting raids that likely ran afoul of constitutional protections against unreasonable seizures. … Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift limits on ‘roving’ LA-area immigration raids Read more